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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater returns to CPA with 'Ailey Revealed'

By Megan Missey | February 9

"I know there are some spiritual things in his dances, but also the movement is so beautiful and strong that I think anyone would be drawn to it."

"How far we’ve come, and how far we still need to go": Films challenge prejudices

By Emma Gerden | February 9

On Monday night, UNC English professor Martin Johnson will be showing four films that highlight race, gender and perspective from the 1960s.

Durham museum to host civil rights author

By Maddie Singleton | February 6

UNC graduate Brandon K. Winford's new book explores the life of John Harvey Wheeler — a banker, civil rights lawyer and activist — and major ...

Bead by bead, Campus Y organization raises funds for Kenyan children's home

By Mary King | February 6

Carolina for Amani, a Campus Y organization, is holding a bead show in the Pit on Feb. 14. The proceeds from the show will go towards helping the Amani ...

Israeli artist hosts workshops to connect Durham’s Jewish community

By Dominick Ferrara | February 6

Shirel Horovitz shares how her local workshops at the Charlotte & Dick Levin Jewish Community Center will provide local traffic routes to create her ...

'It promotes creativity': Local Art Premiere at Social Games and Brews this weekend

By Olivia Foley | February 5

“I think supporting local art is important because it brings people together in the community."

Unity Center celebrates Black History Month with poetry and art

By Megan Friedman | February 5

To celebrate Black History Month, the Unity Center of Peace in Chapel Hill will be hosting a variety of events aimed at increasing diversity within the ...

How Arts Everywhere uses University funding to promote the arts in Emil Kang's absence

By Jodie Londono | February 4

Former Chancellor Carol Folt, in conjunction with Emil Kang, established Arts Everywhere in 2016, connecting UNC students and staff to the arts. Although ...

Meet North Carolina’s breakout boy band: Weston Estate

By Aditya Surana | February 4

Weston Estate is an indie band made up of five college students from North Carolina. With just three songs, the band already has 1.4 million streams on ...

Jealous Lovers dance party brings indie rock from the past four decades to Local 506

By Alexandra Smith | February 4

Nathan Kotecki is best known in the Triangle as a goth DJ. He is hosting Jealous Lovers, an indie rock dance party, at Local 506 on Feb. 8.

UNC professor will share stories from both U.S. borders at Epilogue

By Kristen Jones | February 4

Epilogue will be hosting a launch party for the paperback version of Stephanie Elizondo Griest's "All the Agents and Saints."

Battle of the puns: The Great Durham Pun Championship returns

By Janet Alsas | February 3

The No. 1 pun contest in the world is coming to Durham once again on Feb. 4.

Office DJ: Listen to these good vibes to get out of your second semester slump

By Aaron Sugarman | February 3

Arts & Culture Assistant Editor Aaron Sugarman created a playlist of songs that have personally passed his vibe check and are guaranteed to give you ...

How the fairy hair trend has been sparkling across UNC's campus

By Ava Eucker | February 3

A new trend that's been sported by people like Beyoncé and Kesha has came to UNC and it brings fun and festive flair for your hair.

Columbinus, a new play by students, honors Columbine victims at The ArtsCenter

By Aniya Ellison | February 3

“We just need all of our minds thinking about it, working on it and not forgetting it, because it’s not going away."

‘Think of fireworks’: UNC Bhangra Elite hosts its annual showcase

By Megan Missey | February 3

UNC Bhangra Elite will be hosting their annual spring showcase that will feature other UNC talent groups, as well as Indian dance groups from NC State ...

Hanes visiting artist to lecture on social aspects of American culture

By Alicia Robbins | February 2

Maya Gurantz will explore various social issues in American culture and in her artwork at a special event in Hanes Art Center, as well as in a studio ...

Community Arts & Culture: New town division inspires and celebrates the community

By Patty Weeks | February 2

The Town of Chapel Hill's new division, Community Arts & Culture, is attempting to bring innovative and diverse artistic projects to the community. ...

48 hours of play production and performance for students, by students

By Courtney Heaton | January 30

The student-led Feb 48 play festival, to be held Feb. 2, will challenge high school students to create plays in 48 hours that they will perform at The ...

Memoir from UNC grad tells her story of survival

By Megan Friedman | January 30

Rachael Brooks's memoir tells her survival story after being sexually assaulted soon after graduating from UNC. “Beads: A Memoir about Falling Apart ...